*Candidates located outside of the United States will not be considered*

About the Opportunity

Manta Search is proud to represent an early-stage AI accounting software startup building a state-of-the-art platform that uses artificial intelligence to make bookkeeping faster, smarter, and more accurate for growing businesses. Our client is scaling quickly and looking for a Lead Bookkeeper who wants to be part of building something from the ground up. This is a rare chance to combine hands-on accounting with a front-row seat to how AI is transforming the future of finance.

The Role

The Lead Bookkeeper will own the books for a growing portfolio of clients using our software, as well as the CEO’s portfolio of multiple business entities. You will manage day-to-day accounting activity, serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, and help them get the most out of our platform. Your feedback from the field will directly shape the product. As the company grows, this role has a clear path to build and lead a team.

What You’ll Do

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients and several CEO-owned entities, including AP, AR, bank and credit card reconciliations, and journal entries
• Prepare accurate monthly close and financial statements across entities, including intercompany activity
• Serve as the primary client-facing contact for accounting questions, onboarding, and ongoing support
• Walk clients through the software, demonstrate features, and help them adopt best practices
• Partner with the product and engineering teams by sharing client feedback, identifying pain points, and testing new features
• Maintain clean, organized records and documented processes that can scale as the client base grows
• Support payroll processing, sales tax filings, and year-end preparation in coordination with outside CPAs
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate tasks, and raise the standard of service
• Help build the foundation for a future bookkeeping and client services team

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally in a multi-client or multi-entity environment
• Strong command of full-cycle bookkeeping and month-end close
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar platforms, plus a genuine interest in learning new technology
• Excellent communication skills and confidence speaking with clients and business owners
• Ability to explain financial concepts and software features in clear, simple terms
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities
• Self-starter mindset with comfort in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Experience at an accounting firm, outsourced bookkeeping practice, or fintech company is a plus

Why Join Us

• Get in early with a fast-growing startup and help shape both the product and the client experience
• Real influence on the software, with your input going straight to the people building it
• Clear path for growth into leadership as the team expands
• Competitive compensation [plus phantom shares and bonuses]
• Full Medical and 401k 3% match

Apply today to learn more!